Do you have to pay for the Dark Hedges?
The Dark Hedges is currently free to park and visit. See parking information above for where you can legally park for free. The site was not developed as a tourist destination and, until before it became famous through Game Of Thrones, it was just a short stretch of a typical country public road.
How do I access the Dark Hedges?
If you want to travel by train to the Dark Hedges, you can take the train from Belfast to Ballymoney which takes about 1.5 hours. From there you will need to take a 10 minute taxi ride from the Ballymoney train station to reach the Dark Hedges. Alternatively you can take the train to Coleraine, and then take Bus 178.
Can you drive through the dark hedges?
A sign has been put up to say ‘This road is closed to traffic’. There are coach/car parking and toilet facilities at The Dark Hedges Hotel just 2 minutes walk from the line of Beech trees known as the Dark Hedges. Legally you cannot drive along the road, however there is nothing to physically stop you.
Who owns the Dark Hedges?
Who Owns The Dark Hedges? The estate remained in the Stuart family for many years. The house and immediate grounds are now privately owned with some of the estate developed into a popular 18 hole parkland golf course and The Hedges Hotel.
Where are the Glens of Antrim?
Northern Ireland
The Glens of Antrim, known locally as simply The Glens, is a region of County Antrim, Northern Ireland. It comprises nine glens (valleys), that radiate from the Antrim Plateau to the coast. The Glens are an area of outstanding natural beauty and are a major tourist attraction in north Antrim.
What was filmed in the dark hedges?
The Dark Hedges were used as a filming location for the “King’s Road” in the television series Game of Thrones. The trees have also been used in the 2017 Transformers film The Last Knight.
What was filmed at the dark hedges?
What are the 7 Glens of Antrim?
Glens of Antrim
- The Glens of Antrim, known locally as simply The Glens, is a region of County Antrim, Northern Ireland.
- The main towns and villages in the Glens are Ballycastle, Cushendun, Cushendall, Waterfoot, Carnlough and Glenarm.
How many Glens of Antrim is there?
nine glens
Comprising nine glens, or valleys, that radiate from the Antrim Plateau to the coast. The inhabitants of the several glens are descended primarily from native Irish and Hebridean Scots. The Glens are an area of outstanding natural beauty and are a major tourist attraction in north Antrim.
Can you visit Game of Thrones set?
Although filming locations for the seasons included Canada, Croatia and Iceland, the majority of Game of Thrones was filmed in Northern Ireland. And the simple answer to this question is yes: you can visit where the show was filmed.
Where in Ireland is Game of Thrones filmed?
Filming of seasons one to eight took place in around 25 locations around Northern Ireland including Titanic Studios in Belfast, Cushendun Caves, Murlough Bay, Ballintoy Harbour, Larrybane, Antrim plateau, Castle Ward, Inch Abbey and Downhill Strand.
What are the 9 Glens of Antrim?
The 9 Antrim Glens are: Glentaisie, Glenshesk, Glendun, Glanaan, Glenballyemon, Glencorp, Glenariff, Glencloy and Glenarm.
Where are the Dark Hedges in County Antrim?
This is a unique stretch of the Bregagh Road near Armoy in County Antrim that has been re-named locally as The Dark Hedges. As you can see, over the past 300 years or so, the Beech trees guarding the lane have reached up and across to each other, becoming heavily intertwined to create an impressive sight.
Is there parking at the hedges in Ballymoney?
Parking is available nearby at The Hedges Hotel at the Dark Hedges Estate – for paying customers of the hotel only. Bregagh Road is a short walk from there – please be careful and look both ways when crossing. Ballinlea Road is a busy road with regular traffic flow.
Where are the Dark Hedges in Game of Thrones?
The Dark Hedges were used as a filming location for the “King’s Road” in the television series Game of Thrones. The trees have also been used in the 2017 Transformers film The Last Knight.
Who is the Grey Lady in Dark Hedges?
According to legend, the hedges are visited by a ghost called the Grey Lady, who travels the road and flits across it from tree to tree.